{"id":882613,"date":"2025-02-14T00:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T19:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/?p=882613"},"modified":"2025-02-14T02:05:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:35:09","slug":"wpl-2025-gujarat-giants-squad-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wpl-2025-gujarat-giants-squad-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"WPL 2025: Gujarat Giants Squad Preview &#8211; GG Aim for Redemption With A Revamped Squad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Gujarat Giants (GG) have struggled in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wplt20.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Women\u2019s Premier League<\/a> (WPL), finishing last in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. A combination of injuries, inconsistent performances, and backroom changes has kept them from reaching their potential. However, WPL 2025 brings fresh opportunities, with the team undergoing major restructuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a new captain in Ashleigh Gardner, a redefined squad, and home support for the first time at Vadodara\u2019s Kotambi Stadium, the Giants are desperate for a turnaround. Head coach Michael Klinger remains in charge, but the franchise has opted for a new approach by revamping its coaching setup and player core.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882634\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-819x1024.webp 819w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-240x300.webp 240w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-768x960.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-336x420.webp 336w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-672x840.webp 672w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-150x188.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-300x375.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-696x870.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner-1068x1335.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ashleigh-Gardner.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ashleigh Gardner<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While their spin attack remains their strongest asset, Gujarat will need to find answers for their weak pace department if they hope to challenge the league\u2019s best teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#auction-strategy-making-a-statement\">Auction Strategy: Making a Statement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#leadership-overhaul-gardner-takes-the-helm\">Leadership Overhaul: Gardner Takes the Helm<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#key-player-to-watch-deandra-dottin\">Key Player to Watch: Deandra Dottin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gujarat-giants-predicted-xi-for-wpl-2025\">Gujarat Giants Predicted XI for WPL 2025<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#home-advantage-and-tough-fixtures\">Home Advantage and Tough Fixtures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#can-gujarat-giants-finally-deliver\">Can Gujarat Giants Finally Deliver?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#f\">FAQs<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1739458861414\">Who is the new captain of Gujarat Giants for WPL 2025?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1739458961314\">Which star player has Gujarat Giants signed for WPL 2025?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1739458970098\">Where will Gujarat Giants play their home matches in WPL 2025?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1739458977173\">What is Gujarat Giants&#8217; biggest strength in WPL 2025?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq-question-1739458984224\">Can Gujarat Giants qualify for the WPL 2025 playoffs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auction-strategy-making-a-statement\">Auction Strategy: Making a Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gujarat Giants entered the WPL 2025 auction with intent, making Deandra Dottin their headline signing for INR 1.7 crore. The power-hitter from the Caribbean had been controversially omitted from their squad in the inaugural season, leading to a public fallout. Now, with a new leadership group in place, Dottin is back in orange and eager to make up for lost time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882635\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-819x1024.webp 819w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-240x300.webp 240w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-768x960.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-336x420.webp 336w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-672x840.webp 672w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-150x188.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-300x375.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-696x870.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG-1068x1335.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/GG.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another major signing was Simran Shaikh, the most expensive uncapped player in the auction, picked up for INR 1.9 crore after an intense bidding war with Delhi Capitals. The Giants also strengthened their bowling options by securing England\u2019s Danielle Gibson and Mumbai\u2019s Prakashika Naik at their base price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these signings, Gujarat has built a more balanced squad, adding firepower in the middle order while bolstering their bowling unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"leadership-overhaul-gardner-takes-the-helm\">Leadership Overhaul: Gardner Takes the Helm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Off the field, Gujarat Giants have made some bold coaching and leadership changes. While Michael Klinger retains his role as head coach, the franchise has parted ways with key support staff, including Mithali Raj (mentor) and Nooshin Al Khadeer (assistant coach).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most significant change comes in captaincy, with Ashleigh Gardner replacing Beth Mooney. Gardner, one of the world\u2019s premier all-rounders, is known for her aggressive leadership and match-winning ability. Having played a crucial role in Australia\u2019s dominance in world cricket, she now has the challenge of leading Gujarat Giants to their first successful WPL campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-player-to-watch-deandra-dottin\">Key Player to Watch: Deandra Dottin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All eyes will be on Deandra Dottin, who finally gets her WPL debut after missing the first two seasons. The Caribbean all-rounder comes into the tournament in red-hot form, having played a pivotal role in West Indies&#8217; T20 World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882636\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-819x1024.webp 819w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-240x300.webp 240w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-768x960.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-336x420.webp 336w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-672x840.webp 672w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-150x188.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-300x375.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-696x870.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin-1068x1335.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Deandra-Dottin.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Deandra Dottin<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>She was named Player of the Series in the T20I series against Bangladesh, scoring 110 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 203.70. Now, she is expected to play a crucial middle-order role for Gujarat Giants, bringing both stability and explosiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With her experience, power-hitting, and ability to contribute with the ball, Dottin could be the game-changer Gujarat desperately needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gujarat-giants-predicted-xi-for-wpl-2025\">Gujarat Giants Predicted XI for WPL 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laura Wolvaardt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beth Mooney (wk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harleen Deol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deandra Dottin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D Hemalatha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashleigh Gardner (C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simran Shaikh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meghana Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sayali Satghare\/Kashvee Gautam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tanuja Kanwar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priya Mishra<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-advantage-and-tough-fixtures\">Home Advantage and Tough Fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in WPL history, Gujarat Giants will play in front of their home crowd at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Their season opener on February 14 is a blockbuster clash against the defending champions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-819x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882637\" title=\"\" srcset=\"\/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-819x1024.webp 819w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-240x300.webp 240w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-768x960.webp 768w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-336x420.webp 336w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-672x840.webp 672w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-150x188.webp 150w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-300x375.webp 300w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-696x870.webp 696w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad-1068x1335.webp 1068w, \/\/technosports.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Gujarat-Giants-Squad.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>They play two more home games against UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians in the first five days, making their start crucial for playoff ambitions. Post that, GG embarks on a challenging away stretch with games in Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai before wrapping up their league stage on March 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-gujarat-giants-finally-deliver\">Can Gujarat Giants Finally Deliver?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a revamped leadership team, marquee signings, and an eager home crowd, Gujarat Giants have all the ingredients to finally break their playoff drought. However, their fortunes will depend on how well they manage their bowling limitations and batting inconsistencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can Ashleigh Gardner lead Gujarat Giants to their first WPL playoff appearance? WPL 2025 will provide the answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/technosports.co.in\/wpl-2025-royal-challengers-bangalore-squad\/\">WPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad Preview \u2013 Can RCB Overcome Early Hurdles to Defend Their Crown?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"f\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739458861414\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who is the new captain of Gujarat Giants for WPL 2025?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Ashleigh Gardner has been appointed as the new captain, replacing Beth Mooney.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739458961314\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Which star player has Gujarat Giants signed for WPL 2025?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Gujarat Giants have signed Deandra Dottin for INR 1.7 crore, marking her much-awaited WPL debut.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739458970098\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Where will Gujarat Giants play their home matches in WPL 2025?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For the first time, Gujarat Giants will play at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739458977173\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is Gujarat Giants&#8217; biggest strength in WPL 2025?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Their world-class spin attack, featuring Ashleigh Gardner, Tanuja Kanwar, and Priya Mishra, is a key strength.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1739458984224\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can Gujarat Giants qualify for the WPL 2025 playoffs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>With a revamped squad, a new leader, and home support, GG have a strong chance of making their first playoff appearance.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gujarat Giants (GG) have struggled in the Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL), finishing last in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. A combination of injuries, inconsistent performances, and backroom changes has kept them from reaching their potential. However, WPL 2025 brings fresh opportunities, with the team undergoing major restructuring. 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